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An American flag waves in front of a home in Lindale, Texas, on July 4, 2025. Local organizations placed flags
throughout neighborhoods as part of the town’s Independence Day celebrations, creating a patriotic display that
stretched across the community /Photo by James Stanley

Independence Day features family, fireworks, and future planning

Lindale—Long before the first fireworks launched into the night sky, the scent of barbecue drifted through neighborhoods, laughter echoed across...

“Approximately 249 years ago, men died for our country for freedom from British rule. So, it’s important to celebrate today,” Colton Stone said. /Photo by Josey Derosier

Mineola’s Fireworks Spectacular lights up East Texas sky

Mineola—The City of Mineola hosted its annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at the Mineola Civic Center, drawing families and neighbors from...

Now bein’ a cowboy is not as easy as it might seem when you’re 10 or 11 years old, because it takes a lot of studyin’. No, I’m not talkin’ about book studyin’. I’m talkin’...

A note from the editor

Some members of the Lindale community have responded negatively to an article we published in the Lindale News on June 26, 2025: “City of Roses Celebrates Pride Month.”A...

“The best thing about our Field Day was everybody being together, and it was a celebration of horticulture in this area,” Andrew King said. / Photo by Dr. Greg Grant

Field Day brings new varieties to gardeners

Overton—Gardeners and plant enthusiasts gathered on June 26 for the East Texas Horticulture Field Day, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Research...

I was asked by a dear friend to rerun this story and you know me, I just can’t say no to a pretty lady, so here it is. I’m a dog person. Always have been, always will be....

“I have attended way too many funerals”

Austin—The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is releasing a public service video as an emotional reminder to do your part to keep emergency responders safe.In...

CHRISTUS Health urges fireworks safety ahead of Fourth of July

(EAST TEXAS) – As the Fourth of July approaches, CHRISTUS Health is reminding families that fireworks, while a fun tradition on Independence Day, carry serious risks when...

“Pride celebrates the courage, resilience, and love of LGBTQ+ people
who have fought and continue to fight for visibility, safety, and equality,”
Nancy Nichols said. /Photo by Jay Hilburn

City of Roses celebrates Pride Month

Tyler—The Tyler Area Gay’s (TAG) held its annual Rose City Pride event at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center on Saturday, June 21. The festival...

“We all need to know our history. We all need to know about Juneteenth,” LaRhonda Hamilton said.
/Photo by Josey Derosier

Community celebrates Juneteenth

Tyler—The Texas African American Museum (TAAM) hosted its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19.“On a personal level, I think, because I...

After postin’ a picture of a kid-made fort on Facebook, I was asked by one of my friends if I could find an old story I had written about a house my buddies and I made out...

UT Tyler Announces ‘Big’ Season at Cowan Center: Rob Lowe, Randy...

TYLER, Texas – The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and PerformingArts Center announced the 2025-26 “Big Names, Big Entertainment”...

Library offers summer reading program

Lindale—The Lillie Russell Memorial Library began its summer reading program on June 6. Designed for everyone, from young children to adults, the program will continue...

CHINABERRIES AND RED WASPS

I saw a chinaberry tree the other day and I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that big in my life. I got to thinkin’ after I saw that tree that I haven’t seen as many...

Nature in the Garden Series - Native Bees - Dr. Garett Slater

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